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Small Businesses Support Legislation to Prevent Energy Bans (09/23/2025)

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Sept. 23, 2025) – The National Federation of Independent Business, the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, sent a letter to the U.S. House of Representatives in support of H.R. 3699, the Energy Choice Act, legislation that would prohibit state and local governments from banning energy services based on the type or source of energy, thereby reducing energy costs and ensuring that small businesses nationwide have a choice in their energy provider.

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Business Climate

Small Business Optimism Continues Climb in August (09/22/2025)

The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index continues to rise with a slight increase of 0.5 points in August to 100.8, nearly three points above the 52-year average of 98. An increase in those expecting real sales to be higher is the biggest contributor. For the second straight month, labor quality remains as the top issue for small businesses, with 21% of respondents reporting it as their single most important problem, the same percentage as July’s report.

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Wages and Benefits

E-Verify for Small Businesses: Tips and Tools for Verifying Employment Eligibility (09/09/2025)

E-Verify is a free, online system that lets employers electronically verify the employment eligibility of new hires and ensure compliance with federal immigration laws. It works alongside Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to confirm a person’s identity and employment authorization. By comparing information from Form I-9 with records from the Social Security Administration (SSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), E-Verify helps ensure a legal workforce, protects American jobs, and prevents identity theft and fraud in hiring.

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